Tanker Explosion Shocks LI Community: Patch Week In Review

LONG ISLAND, NY — Here are some of the biggest stories that Long Island Patches covered for the week of Feb. 14-18.

Cleanup From Oil Tanker Collision, Fire; 4 People Hurt

Check out video from the crash that kept a portion of Sunrise Highway completely blocked off for much of Wednesday.

Car Service Driver Tried To Rape Teen: PD

Eudy MejiaMejia faces multiple charges including first-degree attempted rape and first-degree sexual abuse, police say.

Man Dies After Being Pinned Between Trucks In LI Parking Lot

Police say the tragedy occurred while the man was trying to help a driver back up a truck Tuesday.

LI Dentist Had 20 Illegal Guns, Thousands Of Rounds Of Ammo: PD

Police say they also found dozens of high-capacity magazines and multiple silencers in his home.

Long Island Nurse Part Of COVID-19 Vaccination Card Scheme: DOJ

Steven Rodriguez is accused of selling and distributing fake vaccine cards with another person, the Department of Justice said.

West Babylon Man Shot To Death At LIRR Station

He was shot by a man who appeared to be traveling with him while he was onboard a westbound train parked at the station, police say.

Also worth a read:

• Ambulance Called For LI Student Due To Edible
• Jurassic Quest Dinosaur Exhibit Roars Into Nassau Coliseum
• LI Dog Passes 900 Days Spent In Animal Shelter
• Construction Worker Rescued After 'Complicated Extraction'
• LI Screenwriter's Thriller With John Cusack Opens Friday
• Police Dept. To Create Gilgo Homicides Task Force
• Peloton To Lay Off 112 LI Employees As Part Of Corporate Overhaul
• Second Long Island Starbucks Joins Push For Unionization
• Kathleen Rice Announces She Won't Run For Re-Election
• Man Sentenced To 22 Years For Fatally Stabbing Mother
• Nearly $75K Raised For LI Firefighter Who Lost Home In Blaze
• Hochul Extends Coronavirus Pandemic Emergency Powers
• Kaminsky Will Not Seek Another Term In Senate
• Man Robbed 3 Nassau Banks In A Few Days: Police
• Woman Robbed At Gunpoint In Her Driveway
• Town Votes To Delay Closure Of East Hampton Airport
• UBS Arena Loosens Mask Policy For All Customers